What’s Happening: March 13-15
It’s the final weekend of winter, but don’t stay cooped up at home when there’s so much you can do across the River Region!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Nate Ament scores 27 as No. 25 Tennessee rallies to beat Auburn at SEC Tournament
Nate Ament scored 27 points as the 25th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers rallied from an 11-point deficit and beat Auburn 72-62 Thursday to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Montgomery Whitewater prepares for world canoe races
Montgomery Whitewater is hosting the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom World Ranking Spring Races, and you’re invited to watch.
Police: Man fatally shot in attack on Michigan synagogue
A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security, sheriff’s officials say.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Toyota recalls 550,000 vehicles
Toyota is recalling more than 550,000 SUVs, due to a problem with the seats.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect arrested in shooting near stage at Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
Selma police have released the name of a suspect involved in one of the shootings that happened during this year’s Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend.
Faulkner University preparing to host Jazz Festival
Faulkner University is preparing to host its second annual Jazz Festival.
Witness known as “Squirmy” takes stand in Ibraheem Yazeed capital murder trial
Day three of testimony in the Ibraheem Yazeed capital murder trial in Macon County brought a witness known as “Squirmy” to the stand.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about U.S. Senate race, state Democratic candidates
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about the U.S. Senate race and how money is already playing a role, even more than two months before voters go to the polls.
Man seriously injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
